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  Microbiology
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the characteristics of infectious organisms, viruses, bacteria, fungi, ricketsia, and animal parasites. The genetics of these organisms will be discussed as will the body's non-pathological defense systems. Emphasis is on the mechanism, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of disease. Much of the material will be learned through case presentations and problem solving.

  Neuroanatomy & Neuroscience
The anatomy and the basic function of central and peripheral nervous systems are presented with emphasis on helping the student understand the various nervous tracts. Considerable time will be spent on teaching the student how to locate lesions of the nervous system as indicated by clinical symptoms. The autonomic nervous system and neurophysiology will also be studied.

  Nutrition
This course is designed to familiarize students with nutrition and its relationship to human health and disease. The course includes the roles of proteins, carbohydrate and fats in growth and energy production, absorption of nutrients, management of diabetes mellitus, hypertension anemias, ostheosclerosis and renal disease. Nutritional issues related to anorexia, osteoporosis, severe trauma and obesity are also covered.